[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 200 (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  INVESTING IN BROADBAND IS ESSENTIAL

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, high-quality, high-speed 
broadband is essential in today's interconnected and interdependent 
world. Underserved communities throughout America need internet access 
for education, transportation, and healthcare services and to realize 
the full potential of all of our citizens.
  The American Rescue Plan provides money, lots of money, for State and 
local governments to expand broadband. The bipartisan infrastructure 
law builds on that effort by making a $65 billion investment in 
broadband.
  Madam Speaker, I urge the Federal Government and local governments in 
western New York to move quickly and effectively to ensure everyone can 
realize their full potential with access to quality, high-speed 
broadband.

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